Events in 2006

The Faculty of Medicine holds a large number of seminars on health and health related issues throughout the year. Please see listing below for event type and registration details. Events which are only available to the Faculty of Medicine staff are indicated as "Faculty attendance only". All others are open to the general public.

Speaker: Jackie Leach Scully, Institut für und Epistemologie der Medizin, Basel, SwitzerlandVenue: Carslaw 275, University of SydneyHost: Australian Health Policy Unit (AHPI), Centre for Values, Ethics, and the Law in Medicine (VELIM) and Unit for History and Philosohpy of Science (HPS).Registration: No RSVP required. Download the flyer (PDF) for further information.

One Medicine: Public Health and the interplay between Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Biomedical ScienceWednesday 22 February, 1 – 2pm

Speaker: Associate Professor John Attia, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of NewcastleVenue: Physics Lecture Theatre 5, Physics Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health, University of SydneyFurther information: Contact Miranda Cheung mirandac[at]health.usyd.edu.au Visit http://www.health.usyd.edu.au

Venue: Great Hall, The University of SydneyRSVP: Office of University Relationsrsvp[at]usyd.edu.auEnquiries only: Call 9351 2673http://www.usyd.edu.au/alumni

Too good to be true? The detection and treatment of exaggerated health messagesMonday 10 April, 2 – 6.30pm

Speakers: Associate Professors Steve Woloshin & Lisa SchwartzVenue: The Darlington Centre, University of SydneyHost: School of Public HealthRegistration: Call Ingrid Evans on 02 9036 5041http://www.health.usyd.edu.au for further information.

Should the impact of information drive decisions about the content of written material for patients?Thursday 6 April, 1 - 2pm

Speaker: Heather Davey, School of Public HealthVenue: Norman Gregg Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health & The Australian Health Policy InstituteFurther information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

May

Speakers: Students and staff from the graduate-entry Medical and Dentistry programsVenue: Eastern Avenue Auditorium, University of SydneyRegistration: By emailing admissions[at]med.usyd.edu.auFurther information:See the Future students section of the siteJoin us for information on these two graduate-entry programs. Speak with current students and hear about curriculum and admissions requirements. Refreshments provided.

3 Day Workshop on Essential Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology 24 - 26 May

Speaker: Professor Mark Woodward & Dr Frederica BarziVenue: MelbourneHost: The George Institute for International Health, University of SydneyRegistration: Please see URL below and for further informationThe George Institute

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong, School of Public HealthVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health & The Australian Health Policy InstituteThis seminar is being videoconferenced to: Orange Clinical School, The George Institute and the Children's Hopsital, Westmead.Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Speaker: Associate Professor, John Ayanian,Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public HealthVenue: The George Institute for International Health, Level 10King George V Building, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Camperdown SydneyFurther information: Call 9993 4592Emma Orpilla(eorpilla[at]georgeinstitute.org.au)

Inequalities in health and the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health. Wednesday 14 June, 5-6pm, with refreshments to follow

Speaker: Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Director International Institute for Society and Health, University College London. Venue: Webster Theatre, Veterinary Science Conference Centre, Regimental Crescent, University of SydneyHost: School of Public HealthRSVP: To Martha McCall by 7th of June 2006martham[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Key Speaker: Professor Keith Trigwell University of Oxford; (from October 2006: Professor and Director of the ITL, University of Sydney)Venue: ITL Meeting Room, Room 354 Carslaw Building Host: Institute for Teaching & Learning's Research & DevelopmentPlease note:Attendance at this seminar is by RSVP only ­ by Friday, 21st July, to Kim McShane More Information:k.mcshane[at]itl.usyd.edu.au

Seminar Series - "Antisense as a Therapeutic. New chemistries come of age."Tuesday 25 July, 1pm

Seminar: Who cares? the Commonwealth v. the states in Australian health policyThursday 31 August , 1 - 2pm

Speaker: Dr Jim Gillespie, School of Public HealthVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre,Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Speaker: Mary Assunta, School of Public HealthVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre,Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Research Seminar - Variation and common themes in ways of experiencing teaching and ways of experiencing the dissemination of teaching innovations Wednesday 16 August 4.00 - 5.30pm

Seminar: Size and reporting of margins of excision of melanoma in NSW: How adequate are they?Wednesday 16 August , 4.30 - 5.30pm

Speaker: Professor Bruce Armstrong, Director of Research, Sydney Cancer Centre and Professor of Public Health, The University of Sydney.Venue: Physics Lecture Theatre 5, Physics BuildingHost: School of Public Health, presented by the Screening & Test Evaluation Program (STEP)Further information: Call Miranda Cheung on 9351 5334mirandac[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Seminar: Access and barriers to healthcare: The sub-Saharan refugee cohort in New South Wales; and The Sydney experience of a refugee clinic for children.Thursday 10 August , 1 - 2pm

Speakers:Mohamud Sheikh and Dr Nicholas Wood, National Center for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre,Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Seminar: How to spend $50 billion to make the world a better place Tuesday 8 August , 6.30pm

Speaker: Bjørn Lomborg, Adjunct Professor, Copenhagen Consensus Center, Copenhagen Business School and guest of the Centre for Independent StudiesVenue: Seymour Theatre CentreCost: $20/$15Bookings: 02 9351 7940Limited FREE tickets for University of Sydney students. Show your ACCESS card at the Seymour Centre box office to pick up a free ticket.

Seminar: Can self-assessed quality of life using the EQ-5D be used for risk prediction in patients with type 2 diabetes?Friday 4 August , 3.30 - 5.00pm

Seminar: Seven Trips to Tibet - the place, the people and the Iodine Deficiency Disorders elimination project.Thursday 3 August , 1 - 2pm

Speaker: Dr Mu Li, School of Public HealthVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre,Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Speakers: Mark Ragg and Melissa Sweet, School of Public HealthVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Speakers: Professor Richard Madden, Director, National Centre for Classification in Health, University of Sydney Venue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Chair: A/Prof James Bell, Chapter of Addiction Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and Director, the Langton Centre, SydneyVenue: Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, Sydney. Host: The Royal Australasian College of PhysiciansCost: FreeMore Information:www.isbra2006.com

Seminar: Australia and Oceania: History of the social determinants of healthThursday 7 September , 1 - 2pm

Speaker:Associate Professor Alison Bashford, Department of History, University of SydneyVenue: Marjorie Oldfield Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building, University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health Further information: Call 9036 5336kathyf[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Speaker: Davina Ghersi is Director of the Systematic Review and Health Care Assessment Team of the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, and Senior Research Fellow in the School of Public Health of the University of Sydney. Venue: Meeting Rooms A&B, Level 5, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Building F, 88 Mallett Street, Camperdown

Speaker: Professor Donald Ingram. Louisiana State University and National Institutes of Health USAVenue:Room N248, Ground Floor, Anderson Stuart Building University of SydneyHost: Centre for Education and Research on AgeingMore Information: 02 9767 7212

Speaker: Professor Donald Ingram. Louisiana State University and National Institutes of Health USAVenue:AnZAC Research Institute, Seminar Room, Concord RG HospitalHost: Centre for Education and Research on AgeingMore Information: 02 9767 7212

Postgraduate Study Information EveningThursday 12 October 5.30 - 8pm

For information on Postgraduate studies in the Faculties of Medicine, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing and Midwifery.Venue: Edward Ford Building, University of Sydney

Changes in inequality in health and health care: Evidence from Australian National Health SurveysWednesday 18 October 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Speakers: Dr Philip Clarke and Alison Hayes School of Public Health University of Sydney Venue: Physics Lecture Theatre 5 Physics Building University of SydneyHost: School of Public Health SeminarPresented by the Screening & Test Evaluation Program (STEP)Further information: Call Miranda Cheung on 9351 5334mirandac[at]health.usyd.edu.au

Development Seminar - Learning and Teaching in the Faculty of Education and Social WorkWednesday 18 October 4.00 - 5.30pm

The Right to the Right Health CareWednesday to Friday 15 - 17 November

Venue: Sydney Masonic CentreHost: Centre for Development Disability Studies and Australian Association of Developmental Disability MedicineRegistration: and for more information see The Right to the Right Health Care - PDF

Speakers: Professors Myron Levin, Anne Gershon and Judith Breuer Venue: The Darling Centre, The University of SydneyCost: $100 includes lunch, morning and afternoon teaHost: National Centre for Immunisation Research and SurveillanceMore Information: Call Ms Joanne Perkins on 02 9845 1433 or email joannep3[at]chw.edu.au

Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney: 50th Anniversary of the Nepean Hospital and the 15th Anniversary of Nepean’s Clinical SchoolSaturday 18 November 7.00pm

December

"Be All and End All Ball"Saturday 2 December

Canberra Clinical School and the University of Sydney celebrate the 2006 MBBS Graduation, a USydMP Alumni Reunion and the 150th Anniversary of the Faculty of MedicineVenue: The Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra ACTCost: $ 85 (partners welcome)RSVP: by 31 August or call 02 6244 3649Antoni.Grech[at]act.gov.au

Seminar - Regulation of the immune response by cells and cytokinesWednesday 6 December 2.00pm